City

Petersburg, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hale County  ·  Texas

👥1,089Population
💰$44,042Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$72,600Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓22.1%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.9% Female 42.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.7%Hispanic: 59%Other: 1.2%Race
White39.7%
Hispanic59.0%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
34%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads22.1% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (3.7%)
HS Graduate212 (30.2%)
Some College185 (26.3%)
Associates125 (17.8%)
Bachelors40 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree115 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 26.3%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College26.3%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.4%Renter: 31.6%Tenure
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,042 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$72,600 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$637/mo
Total Housing Units643
Vacant Units174

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
20%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
52%
About Petersburg, TX

Petersburg is a city in Texas, located in Hale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,089 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Petersburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,042 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Petersburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $637 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Petersburg is less-educated. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (58.95%).

Petersburg, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Petersburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79250 1,089 $44,042 $72,600 $637 1.4% 22.1% 68.4%